STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE  (SOP) TEMPLATE: POST DONATION CARE

BLOOD CENTRE NAME

1.SCOPE AND APPLICATION

This SOP describes about the observation of the donor during post donation period so as to take care any immediate adverse reactions.

2.RESPONSIBILITY

The Medical Officer is responsible for the post-donation care of the donor.

3.REFERENCE

• Model Standard Operating Procedures for Blood Transfusion Service,WHO,New Delhi 2002
• Technical Manual of American Association of Blood Banks,18^th edition Pg 142.

4.MATERIALS REQUIRED

• Sterile swabs
• Adhesive tape
• Thrombophob ointment
• Leaflet for post donation instructions

5.PROCEDURE

a. Direct the donor not to get up from the donor couch for 5 minutes even if he/she feels perfectly all right to prevent adverse reactions like giddiness.

b. Observe the donor for another 10 minutes in the refreshment area whilst having coffee.

c. Inspect the venepuncture site before the donor leaves the donor room. Apply an adhesive tape only after oozing stops. If there is persistent oozing at the site of venepuncture, apply pressure with a dry, sterile cotton swab. If there is haematoma, apply Thrombophob ointment gently over the area after 5 minutes. Inform the donor about the expected change in skin colour. If the pain persists,ask him/her to apply ice.

d. Instruct the donor to

• Drink adequate fluid in the day
• Avoid strenuous activities for the next 4 hours
• Don’t smoke for next 30 minutes
• Avoid climbing steps for next 30 minutes
• Remove bandage after 2 hours
• Apply local pressure to the phlebotomy site if any bleeding recurs 
• If any symptoms persist,either telephone or return to the Blood Centre to see a doctor

6.DOCUMENTATION

• Give a leaflet of post donation instructions to the donor
• Record  any adverse reaction on the donor reaction register

7.END OF DOCUMENT